Does the 1989 Chance RT50 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1989 Chance RT50 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chance dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Chance RT50?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1989 Chance RT50 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Chance RT50. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Chance been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chance dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Chance RT50 recalls, newest first

March 20, 1989NHTSA 89V044000236 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Summary: Insulation on a battery cable can chafe, shorting the conductor to ground.
Consequence: This creates a potential fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair or replace conductor.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 20, 1989NHTSA 89V043000236 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Summary: Battery cables and wire looms can rub against front roadside mud flap bracket, and/or one of the battery cable clamp bolts.
Consequence: This creates the potential for electrical shorts and afire hazard.
Remedy: Modify mud flap bracket and/or cable clamp bolt to avoid interference with battery cables.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Chance RT50 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Chance RT50 years

Other 1989 Chance models

Questions

Does the 1989 Chance RT50 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Chance RT50 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chance dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Chance RT50?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.